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Newsletter
Issue 2, 8th November 2010
IN THIS
Induction Programme
The students of 2010-2014 batch is welcomed by the
senior students of the Civil Engineering Department. The
faculty member members are also present in the
programme. Prof, Jagadis Chandra Guha, Head of the Civil
Department encouraged the new members to explore
innovative ideas.
Introduction of New Syllabus
West Bengal University of Technology introduced new
syllabus for students of the 2010-2014 Batch.
There were a significant change in the course curriculum.
Only the syllabus for first year is available. The modification
of course structure and curriculum is aimed at the overall
development of a graduate engineers specially leadership
and management skills.
Teachers' Day Celebration
The students of Civil Engineering Department celebrated
the Teachers' Day on 6th September 2010 in presence of
all the teaching and non-teaching faculties of the civil
departments.
A short Cultural Programme is organized as a part of the
celebration.
Contest
A competition "Mix Design of Concrete Grade 50" on 11th
October, 2010 at Narula Institute of Technology is conducted.
Participants were asked to design and make concrete cubes
of grade 50 or above. Soumya Mukherjee and Group of
Narula Institute of Technology were awarded the 2nd
position in the competition.
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Tallest Buildings
EDITOR: SAMARESH PAN
(VISITING FACULTY)
Achievements and News
• Sumantra Kundu and
Swarup Sikder secured 2nd
Position in the Intra College
Quiz Competition.
• The Football Team of Civil
Department reached the
Semi-final of the Intra College
Football Tournament.
• The team of Civil
Engineering Department
secured 3rd Position in the
Intra College Debate
Competition.
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NARULA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 81 NILGUNJ ROAD, AGARPARA, KOLKATA - 700109
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Newsletter, Issue 2, 8th November 2010
Top 5 Tallest Buildings in the World
This shouldn’t affect those with a fear of heights, but just in case,
proceed with caution.
1. Burj Khalifa: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Burj Khalifa, previously known as the Burj Dubai, is the tallest
building in the world, rising to a ridiculous 2,723 feet high with 163
floors. It took five years to build, and was completed in 2009 in Dubai’s
main business district.
2. Taipei 101: Taipei, Taiwan
With 5 floors underground and 101 above, the Taipei 101 rises to a
grand total of 1,669 feet. It’s also the largest environmentally conscious
skyscraper in the world, and is often where Taiwan launches its
fireworks during national celebrations.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
3. Shanghai World Financial Center: Shanghai, China
Made up of office space, hotels, and observation decks with a shopping
mall on the ground floor, the Shanghai World Financial Center reached
its full height at 1,614 feet in 2007. It has 101 floors and the world’s
highest observation deck at 1,555 feet above ground.
4. International Commerce Centre: Hong Kong, China
The International Commerce Centre is a 1,588 feet tall skyscraper with
a total of 118 floors. It was completed in 2010 and stands as the tallest
building in Hong Kong.
Taipei 101, Taipei
5. Petronas Towers: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, these twin skyscrapers are
tied as the two number seven tallest buildings in the world. They used
to hold the coveted spot at number one in 1998, but in 2004 they were
surpassed. They are however still the tallest twin buildings in the world,
coming in at 1,483 feet high and 88 floors.
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NARULA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 81 NILGUNJ ROAD, AGARPARA, KOLKATA - 700109